6/22/22 - Brattleboro House Concert with Janie Meneely and Rob van Sante

Janie Meneely and Rob van Sante

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022 at 7:30pm 

chez Grossman/Peel, Brattleboro, Vermont

Rough as a riot, soft as sea spray, international duo Janie Meneely and Rob van Sante (see below) bring a breath of salt air to any stage. Their collaborative effort, marked by evocative instrumentals, strong vocals and original arrangements support an array of mostly maritime, mostly new material.

Whether they sing about the past or the present, the Bay or Beyond, Janie Meneely and Rob van Sante are delighted to share a few hours of music, merriment and (sometimes) mayhem.

Be ready to sing along!

NOTE: Due to limited space, reservations are required. Please EMAIL DCGrossmanArts@gmail.com if you would like to attend. Guests will be sent the exact address and further details.

Donations for the performers encouraged, accepted at the door.

EVENT LINK


ABOUT THE PERFORMERS

Singer/songwriter Janie Meneely brings her nautical perspective to the world of folk music and storytelling, celebrating the maritime history, characters, and traditions of the Chesapeake Bay region where she was born and raised. From the somber Oyster Wife about the infamous Chesapeake Bay oyster wars to the turn-about tale of ladies on the loose in Twiddles, her songs inform as much as they entertain, chronicling the stories of Bay watermen or poking fun at sailors’ traditions.

In 2015, she partnered with Dutch-born guitarist Rob van Sante who lends his knack for melodies and flair for vocal harmony to Meneely’s compositions. Commonly seen performing with the likes of Alan Reid (of The Battlefield Band) or John Conolly (who penned the maritime favorite Fiddler’s Green), Rob draws deep from the well of traditional music, often supplanting his virtuoso guitar with spellbinding a cappella renditions of gems he’s collected during a lifetime of performing around the world.

Volunteer for the 2021 Christmas Revels (Glen Echo, MD)

DC-area folks - want to see this year's Christmas Revels for FREE? They are looking for volunteers to help with ushering and selling merchandise. Details here: https://revelsdc.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Washington Revels seeks a full-time Executive Director

Revels is a truly amazing organization. I was lucky enough to be the Executive Director of California Revels, and the Marketing Director for Washington Revels. Our whole family has been involved with Revels, both on and off stage, since 1997. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this organization for someone who is looking for an Arts Executive position.

Click for full details: https://revelsdc.org/get-involved/job-opportunities/
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through December 31, 2021.

An established cultural institution in the greater Washington, DC, area for over 35 years, Washington Revels is dedicated to reviving, sustaining, expanding, and celebrating cultural traditions — in music, dance, storytelling, and drama — that bind people together in spirit and joy. Annual events include the professionally staged and directed Christmas Revels (drawing thousands of attendees each December), May Revels, Community Sings, Pub Sings, parades and more, in venues ranging from outdoor parks to a 1500-seat theater.

Washington Revels seeks a full-time Executive Director to lead our performing arts community in its next phase of growth. As chief executive and leader of staff, reporting to the board, the primary goal is to guide the strategic implementation of Washington Revels’ mission. This will require a philanthropic leader with comprehensive knowledge of all matters related to institutional advancement and fundraising. Prospective candidates must have a demonstrated track record of effective management in a nonprofit organization of similar size and complexity. Prior experience in management of a performing arts group, in cultivating relationships with major donors and foundations, and in enhancing the diversity, equity, and inclusion of an organization, are a plus.

Looking for work! Theater/Music

DCGrossmanArts.com

I am mostly interested in VIRTUAL projects, but am also open to limited in-person work, especially playing piano, or hiding in a booth running a show :-)

What do you need? Check out my resumes!

DIRECTOR

MUSIC DIRECTOR / PIANIST

STAGE MANAGER / THEATER TECH

MUSIC EDUCATOR (PRIVATE VOICE/MUSICAL THEATER)

ARTS MANAGEMENT (especially PR/MARKETING)

Two For a Song: You've Got That Thing! April 4, 2021 at 7:30pm (EDT)

Do you love the music of the 20s and 30s? Then you MUST check out this amazing duo. Doug's voice is glorious, and perfect for this style of music. And I think Alex has 4 hands, he gets so much sound out of the piano with his pianoodling! Truly virtuosic, both of them.

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Bowles and Hassan of TWO FOR A SONG are back at the Emerson Avenue Covid-Safe Salon (both fully vaccinated) with their latest offering: YOU’VE GOT THAT THING.

What do they have? Just a collection of some of the most tuneful, sentimental, grand, delightful, witty, wonderful, syncopated and romantic tunes of the 1920s and 30s!!

The pair have chosen a stunning collection of some of the greatest and well-known songs by towering giants in the field. Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer, Rodgers and Hart lead the pack in this tour-de-force of richly harmonic and delightfully articulate songs with melodies for the ages. The boys may “blow in like a boisterous breeze” but you’ll feel like “you’ve got the world on a string” after an evening with these two masters of the golden age style of vocalism and pianoodling.

Come join us for an unforgettable evening. Remember “there will never be another you” - an audience we adore. Heck, even after the “song has ended, the melody [will linger] on."

Online: emersonavenuesalons.com

Sunday April 4, 2021 at 7:30 PM EDT

FREE! (donation suggested)

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/288707242763289

Virtual Winter REVELS Celebrations from across the Country!

This year, you can enjoy MULTIPLE winter Revels celebrations, from across the country, all in the comfort of your own home!

CAMBRIDGE, MA
https://www.revels.org/shows-events/virtual-xmas/

HANOVER, NH
https://www.revelsnorth.org/christmasrevels

OAKLAND, CA
https://www.californiarevels.org/show

PORTLAND, OR
https://portlandrevels.org/event/2020-christmas-revels/

PUGET SOUND, WA
https://www.pugetsoundrevels.org/the-christmas-revels1.html

SANTA BARBARA, CA

https://santabarbararevels.org

WASHINGTON, D.C.
https://revelsdc.org/shows-events/season/

Washington Revels: An Advance Solstice Revels Event! Sunday 12/6/20

Washington Revels invites you to an advance Solstice Revels event!

Virtual "Saint Nicholas Day" Singalong

Sunday, December 6 ♦ 3 PM ♦ FREE!

Tomorrow we’re holding a "Saint Nicholas Day" singalong where you can learn the audience "All Sings" for the Winter Solstice Revels in advance of our December 20th Solstice celebration. This free live Season of Reveling event is open to everyone and makes a great Winter Solstice Revels preview for friends and family who've never "reveled" before.
Arrive on time or you might miss a short visit by a special guest!

Learn More & Take Part!

Download Lyrics Sheet

If you can't join us tomorrow, don't worry. You'll be able to watch the recording later this week on YouTube and Facebook so that you can enjoy our Solstice celebration to the fullest.

Washington Revels -- RevelsDC.org